26/03/2025
🐾 Understanding Parasitic Skin Diseases in Dogs | Hair Loss, Itchy Skin & Dandruff 🦠
🎬 Video Title: Why Is My Dog Losing Hair & Scratching? Parasitic Skin Diseases Explained!
📢 Attention pet parents! Is your furry friend scratching excessively? Noticing hair loss, dandruff, or irritated skin? Parasitic skin diseases could be the culprit! In this video, we’ll break it down in a simple, easy-to-understand way.
🩺 Key Topics Covered:
1️⃣ Common Parasitic Skin Diseases in Dogs
🐜 Fleas – Tiny but mighty, fleas cause intense itching, redness, and flea dirt (black specks).
🕷 Mites (Mange) – Sarcoptic mange (scabies) is highly contagious, causing severe itching, while demodectic mange leads to patchy hair loss.
🐛 Lice – These pests cause dry, flaky skin and constant scratching.
🔬 Ticks – Can lead to localized irritation, infection, and even transmit diseases.
💨 Fungal & Yeast Overgrowth – Often secondary to parasitic infestations, leading to a musty smell, greasy skin, and excessive dandruff.
2️⃣ Symptoms to Watch For 🚨
✔️ Persistent itching & scratching
✔️ Hair loss (patchy or widespread)
✔️ Red, inflamed, or scaly skin
✔️ Dandruff & dry flakes
✔️ Foul odor from the coat
✔️ Thickened or crusty skin
3️⃣ How Do Dogs Get Parasitic Skin Diseases?
🏡 Contact with infected animals or environments
🌳 Playing in grass, soil, or kennels with parasites
🛏 Contaminated bedding, grooming tools, or furniture
4️⃣ Diagnosis & Treatment 🏥
🩺 Veterinary Check-Up – Skin scrapings, flea comb tests, or microscopic analysis
💊 Medications – Anti-parasitic shampoos, oral or topical treatments
🚿 Hygiene & Grooming – Regular baths with medicated shampoos
🚫 Environmental Control – Cleaning bedding, vacuuming carpets, and using flea preventatives
5️⃣ Prevention & Pet Care Tips 🛡
✅ Use monthly flea & tick preventatives
✅ Maintain regular grooming & skin checks
✅ Wash bedding & vacuum frequently
✅ Keep dogs away from stray or infected animals
✅ Feed a nutritious diet to boost skin health
📌 Conclusion:
Parasitic skin diseases are common but preventable! Early detection and proper care can save your dog from discomfort. If your pup is scratching more than usual, consult